N. O. BOAROTNE®. 
869 
fruit l-6in., bracts f-lin., leaflike ; pedicels O-fin. Calyx-lobes 
fin., narrowly oblong, in fruit sometimes attaining 1 inch, much 
longer than the tube. Corolla fin , cylindric, tube somewhat 
dilated upward, yellow, fin. diam. at top, glabrous without. 
Filaments linear, not dilated at base, anthers included, or short- 
ly exserted. Style overtopping the anthers. Nutlets f-f in. long, 
stony, white, shining smooth, often speckled. 
Uses : — The bruised root is used as an application to erup- 
tions. The leaves possess alterative properties, and the flowers 
are prescribed as a cordial and stimulant in rheumatism and 
palpitation of the heart (Stewart). 
829 . 0. bracteatum, Wall, h.f.b.i., iv. 178 . 
Vern : — Gaozaban. 
Habitat : — Western Himalaya ; Kashmir, Kumaon, and 
Pindari. 
Hirsute herbs. Stems 15in., erect, stout, patently hispid. 
Radical leaves 6 by lin., petioled ; cauline 2 by fin., acuminate, 
upper surface hispid, with tubercular based hairs ; lower leaves 
lanceolate, upper ovate-lanceolate, silky white beneath. Racemes 
capitate. Flowers in dense silky {leads 2-3in. diam. Calyx- 
lobes in fruit lin., linear silky. Corolla-tube fin. long fin. diam. 
at the mouth, hairy without, a ring of hairs at the base within. 
Anthers included, filaments linear. Nutlets ovoid, rough, fin, 
acute. 
Use : — It is esteemed by the native practitioners as tonic and 
alterative, and is much prescribed as a decoction in rheumatism, 
syphilis and leprosy, (S. Arjun). 
It is a good refrigerant and demulcent, few medicines are 
equal to it for relieving the excessive thirst and restlessness in 
febrile excitement. It is also of great service in relieving 
functional palpitation of the heart, irritation of the stomach 
and bladder, and strangury. It is used in the form of an 
infusion prepared with either cold or hot whter, in the propor- 
tion of I to 20. Dose 3ii to <Siv frequently,, or ad libitum 
(Moodeen Sheriff). 
